POLICE have issued an appeal and want to hear from anyone who recognises a man they want to speak to in connection with an assault that left a pregnant woman with serious injuries in Basildon.

It was reported an altercation took place in the car park of the Asda supermarket in Southernhay at about 7.45pm on Saturday, 19 April.

It is believed a man has assaulted the victim, leaving her with serious injuries to her face before leaving the scene.

Officers continue to pursue several lines of enquiry and are now asking for the public's support to identify a man seen in the area of the incident that evening.

He is believed to be about 5ft 10in tall, of slim build, with dark brown hair.

A statement says: "If you have any information about this man or the reported assault, please get in touch with us quoting incident 1035 of Saturday, 19 April.

"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website where you can use our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

"Visit https://www.essex.police.uk/digital101to find out more about our website reporting services. Alternatively, you can call us on 101.

"If you would like to make an anonymous report, you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers on Twitter at @CrimestoppersUK, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111."